2009 Clarion/Register Holiday Cookbook

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I'm the working mother of a bunch of kids. I cook not only because I have to, but because I like to - experiment, create and have fun. Every holiday, birthday, or event, they all come home for mom's cooking. Since food is what we use to bring us together, I'm hoping some of my tips, techniques and misadventures can help you in the kitchen, too.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

After the last holiday I was looking for ideas on how to recycle turkey and came upon an idea for Italian soup. This recipe uses the flavors of Italy to give a fresh new flavor to those leftover tidbits. We were pleasantly surprised at the transformation of that traditional bird. I used holiday leftovers, white beans, Italian tomatoes and spices topped with Parmesan to make recycling leftovers interesting. This would be perfect served with garlic bread.Italian Turkey Soupbased on Italian Style turkey soup from Fresh Market 11151 T. olive oil1 large carrot or 4 baby carrots, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 red bell pepper, choppedKosher salt and cracked black pepper1 tsp. roasted garlic1/4 cup white wine1 can Italian chopped tomatoes, not drained1 can great northern (or Cannelini) beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped or cubed2 tsp. chicken base3 cups water (add more to desired consistency)1/4 tsp. thyme1/2 tsp. rosemary1 tsp. basil and oregano blend (or 1/2 tsp. each)1/4 cup Parmesan